South Umpqua River near Brockway water level

Name: South Umpqua River near Brockway water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Umpqua River, Oregon, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 95.0 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:19 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The South Umpqua River near Brockway is at 2.99 ft, in the normal range.

It is 23.01 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.97 ft and 3.02 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 34.28 ftDecember 23, 1964
Forecast peak: 3.35 ftSunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM

Floating and fishing near South Umpqua River near Brockway

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 26.00 ft, 23.01 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: Significant flooding can be expected from south of the town of Dillard downstream to the civil bend area near Winston and through Greed to the Little Valley area. Flooding can also be expected in the Myrtle Creek vicinity along Interstate 5. Severe bank erosion can be expected along the South Umpqua River and also flooded railroad beds in some areas along the South Umpqua River in the vicinity of Winston.
30.00 ft: A good portion of Highway 99 is flooded south of the town of Dillard along with homes and businesses along Highway 99 south of Dillard and along the South Umpqua River. Some street flooding is also possible in the town of Dillard.
29.00 ft: Highway 99 near the town of Dillard begins to flood. Expect flooding of homes and businesses along Highway 99 and the South Umpqua River in the vicinity of Dillard.
28.00 ft: Expect widespread low-land and agricultural flooding from Winston downstream toward the Happy Valley Road area.
26.00 ft: The South Umpqua River is at flood stage. Low-land flooding can be expected from Winston upstream to Dillard.
2.99 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.28 ft	December 23, 1964
2	32.64 ft	January 16, 1974
3	32.40 ft	October 29, 1950
4	31.55 ft	December 22, 1955
5	31.20 ft	February 21, 1927
6	30.62 ft	January 17, 1971
7	30.36 ft	January 18, 1953
8	30.34 ft	December 26, 1955
9	30.32 ft	February 18, 1983
10	29.47 ft	March 17, 2025

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 45° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 83° 51° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 70° 44° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 62° 37° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 70° 33° – Wind 3 mph

25 Sun 75° 37° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 76° 38° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the South Umpqua River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Umpqua River at TillerRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	0.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	27 mi
South Umpqua River at CanyonvilleRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	3.90 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	14 mi
South Umpqua River at MelroseRiver gauge, South Umpqua River	0.82 ft	No reference yet	±0	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Umpqua River at WinchesterRiver gauge, North Umpqua River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Cow Creek near RiddleRiver gauge, Cow Creek	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Little Wolf Creek near TyeeRiver gauge, Little Wolf Creek	0.4 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi
Cow Creek near AzaleaRiver gauge, Cow Creek	46.7 cfs	Normal	+2.9 cfs	24 mi
West Fork Cow Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, West Fork Cow Creek	4.9 cfs	Very low	+0.2 cfs	25 mi
Rock Creek near GlideRiver gauge, Rock Creek	15.3 cfs	Very low	+0.6 cfs	25 mi
Cow Creek above Galesville Reservoir, near AzaleaRiver gauge, Cow Creek	5.5 cfs	Very low	+0.5 cfs	25 mi
Elk Creek near DrewRiver gauge, Elk Creek	1.4 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South Umpqua River near Brockway?

The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 23.01 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of South Umpqua River near Brockway today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM PDT, the water level was 2.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Umpqua River near Brockway rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Umpqua River near Brockway normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Umpqua River near Brockway?

The highest level on record is 34.28 ft on December 23, 1964.

Is South Umpqua River near Brockway expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.35 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:14312000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.13317, -123.39841 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.99 ft	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Flow	95.0 cfs	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional

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